Why does Australia have a higher rate of knee reconstruction surgery than New Zealand (and Scandinavia) and what can we do about it? Available online at www.sciencedirect.com Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport 14 (2011) 276â“277 Guest editorial Why does Australia have a higher rate of knee reconstruction surgery than New Zealand (and...
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Patellofemoral Arthritis-OrthoInfo - AAOS Patellofemoral Arthritis Arthritis of the knee is a leading cause of disability in the United States. Patellofemoral arthritis affects your kneecap (patella bone). It causes pain in the front of your knee and can make it difficult to kneel and climb stairs. Anatomy The patella is a small bone located...
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Knee Arthroscopy-OrthoInfo - AAOS Knee Arthroscopy This article is also available in Spanish: Artroscopia de rodilla. Arthroscopy is a common surgical procedure in which a joint (arthro-) is viewed (-scopy) using a small camera. Arthroscopy gives doctors a clear view of the inside of the knee. This helps them diagnose and treat knee problems....
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